Table Of Contents; Contents - Husqvarna 445, 445e, 450e Operator's Manual

Contents

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine: ...................................... 2
Symbols in the operator's manual: ........................ 2
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer! ..................................................... 5
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the chain saw? ........................... 6
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw .............................. 7
Important .............................................................. 8
Always use common sense .................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8
Machine ' s safety equipment ................................. 9
Cutting equipment ................................................. 12
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the bar and chain ....................................... 18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel ....................................................................... 20
Fueling .................................................................. 21
Fuel safety ............................................................ 21
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stopping ............................................ 22
WORKING TECHNIQUES
Before use: ............................................................ 24
General working instructions ................................ 24
How to avoid kickback ........................................... 30
MAINTENANCE
General ................................................................. 32
Carburetor adjustment .......................................... 32
Checking, maintaining and servicing chain saw
safety equipment .................................................. 32
Muffler ................................................................... 34
Starter ................................................................... 35
Air filter .................................................................. 36
Spark plug ............................................................. 37
Lubricating the bar tip sprocket ............................. 37
Needle bearing lubrication .................................... 37
Cooling system ..................................................... 37
"Air Injection" centrifugal cleaning ......................... 38
Winter use ............................................................. 38
Maintenance schedule .......................................... 39
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data ....................................................... 40
Bar and chain combinations ................................. 41
Saw chain filing and file gauges ........................... 41
4 - English
CONTENTS
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 42
AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
Safety precautions for chain saw users ................ 43
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